Our Personal Trainers

Hutt St Studio

Warren

Studio Manager
I have been a personal trainer since 2006 having come from a 20 year rugby league background. My formal qualifications are a Certificate IV in Fitness, Diploma in Management, Kettlebells and Level 2 Coaching. I’m passionate about sharing the health benefits of exercise and helping my clients challenge themselves.

Sam

I have a background in endurance running, trail running and triathlon but have also played a range of team sports and have always had a big interest in fitness. I have a Certificate IV in Fitness and have an ‘easy going’ nature which allows me communicate well with people, understand their exercise goals and help them to achieve the objectives they have for their health.

Ben

I used to be heavily overweight and worked with a personal trainer for around a year to assist me to improve my health. This sparked my interest in the fitness industry and I have worked as a trainer since 2007 when I obtained my Certificate IV in Fitness. I since gone on to obtain additional qualifications in rehabilitation, trigger point therapy and Kettlebells which I enjoy sharing with a broad range of clients to teach them how to get the best out of their bodies.

Max

I’ve been involved in the sports of rowing and hockey as both a player and coach for some time which helped develop my passion for teaching and helping others with their fitness. After coaching school sport, I decided to become a personal trainer and obtained a Certificate IV in Fitness in early 2023. I enjoy working with a broad variety of clients and have a special interest in training adolescents to help them build a passion for fitness or to improve in their chosen sport. I also believe that everyone regardless of athletic background has something to benefit from maintaining their fitness and mobility especially as they get older.

Mahli

I come from a gymnastics and tumbling background, having previously been Australian Gymnastics Champion and also having represented Australia at World Championship level. I have a Certificate IV in Fitness and bring lots of energy and enthusiasm to my client sessions! I’m passionate about seeing my clients achieve their health goals and my approach focuses on collaboration and encouragement to fostering a shared commitment to long-lasting health improvement.

Tanya

I started PT in 2003 before commencing a career as a clinical paediatric and sports dietitian. I have a sporting background in road cycling and also enjoy running, lifting weights and Pilates.  I split my time between PT, being Mum to my four girls and coaching multiple kids sports teams.

Emily

I have been fortunate to experience how good exercise makes you feel and enjoy sharing that with my clients. I have a background in gymnastics and in more recent years have competed in triathlon. In addition to my PT qualifications, I’m also completing a Nutrition & Dietetics degree I have an interest in functional movement covering key areas of fitness; strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.

Meg

I come from an elite road and track cycling background and am also a Dietitian and Sports Dietitian. I completed my PT qualifications as the natural compliment to my work in nutrition and interest/experience in sport and enjoy working with clients to help them improve their fitness, function and general health.

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Michelle

Studio Manager
I have worked in the fitness industry since 1982 in both a group instruction and personal training capacity and am passionate about educating and empowering my clients to live a fulfilling, healthy lifestyle. I have a Certificate IV in Fitness and was previously a registered nurse in the spinal unit which gave me great experience in rehabilitation, spinal injuries and the benefits of corrective exercise. I also enjoy working with clients on postural correction, functional movement, running programs, pre/post natal, children and older adults fitness.

Roy

I started in the fitness industry in 2010 and obtained my Certificate IV. & Diploma in Fitness (Exercise Therapist). My sporting background is in football, basketball, running and weight training and I’ve spent a lot of my fitness career working in the corrective exercise and disability space. I’ve been fortunate to have had a broad range of life experiences which enables me to relate and work well with most people to help them with their exercise goals. I also love the ongoing learning provided by the exercise and health sector and enjoy sharing this with my clients to enhance their understanding of their bodies.

Rachael

I have been a Personal Trainer since 2010 and I ran my own fitness business in the UK for ten years. I previously worked in publishing but escaped my desk to share my love of sport and fitness. I enjoy working with a wide range of clients, particularly those who don’t have a traditional sporting background, or who lack confidence in a fitness environment. I believe everyone has the potential to achieve their fitness goals, without spending hours in the gym! Outside of work my interests include trail running, kayaking and climbing.

Alex

I completed my Bachelor of Exercise Science in 2021 and got into the personal training industry to help people improve their body function and have fun while doing so! I have been involved in many different sports including Aussie rules, basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton. I enjoy working with a broad range of clients – people who are new to exercise, athletes and people with chronic conditions who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Julia

I started as a personal trainer in 2007 and have a Certificate IV in Fitness as well as a Social Sciences degree with a major in Psychology. I see health as a key part of life and believe good movement is the key to longevity – I love helping people achieve this! Since having my own children, I have developed an interest in working with Mums, pre and post natal fitness and also older adults in particular.

Dean

I’ve always had a strong interest in sport and played nearly everything that I could fit into my schedule during schooling years. More recently I’ve pursued my interest in sport through playing football with PHOS Camden Football Club and through completing an Exercise Science Degree through Flinders University. I believe that exercise is important for every person from a physical and psychological standpoint and I enjoy encouraging people to make positive lifestyle changes for their health and well-being.

Charlie

I played Tennis and Football during my school years and got involved in the coaching and training aspect of these sports with kids from younger year groups which I really enjoyed. I went on to get my Certificate IV in Fitness to enable me to work as a personal trainer and really enjoy meeting and working with a wide variety of clients from all walks of life.

Tara

After ten years spent as a touring musician, I found myself overweight and unhappy. The birth of my son was the push I needed to take control of my health and as I did that, developed a love of running, returned to netball and started training as a client at Life PT whilst studying my Certificate III and IV in Fitness.  I have met and worked with so many different people from all walks of life over the years which has helped me to be able to communicate effectively and meet people where they are at. I love to get to understand how different people learn and how I might best help them achieve their goals.

Matt

I started as a personal trainer in 2006. I got into the fitness industry because I have always been interested in health, fitness, sport and I wanted to help people.  I have completed a Certificate IV in Fitness and a  Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). I played footy for about 15 years and I have always enjoyed running. My running highlight to date is completing the 2017 London Marathon. I have also dabbled in a few triathlons and cycling events. I believe I work well with clients of all levels and experiences. I have a particular interest in rehabilitation and the role exercise has on longevity and ‘health span’ (living longer in good health). Consistency is key! Keep showing up and you’ll get the results you want.